Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976)
The compelling drama of nine black youths, one white man, and a struggle to save American justice.
1976 · NR · 1h 40m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.
Director: Fielder Cook
Cinematography: Mario Tosi
Editor: Eric Albertson
Cast
Arthur Hill as Judge James Edwin HortonLewis J. Stadlen as Sam LiebowitzKen Kercheval as Dist. Atty. Tom KnightVera Miles as Mrs. HortonEllen Barber as Victoria PriceSusan Lederer as Ruby BatesDavid Harris as Haywood PattersonRobert Fields as Joe BrodskyRony Clanton as Andy WrightTom Ligon as Lester CarterRichard Backus as Dr. LynchMichael Adams as Gene WilliamsMore like this
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